45251 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
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FOR SALE
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5.27 ACRES
Listed by Kyle Andrade, Allison James Estates & Homes, (951) 240-8338

$1,049,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,587 sqft (on 5.27 acres)

45251 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590

Est. Mortgage $6,685/mo*
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We estimate this home will sell faster than 90% nearby.

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1989
5.27 acre lot
$661/sqft
2 Car Garage
HOA $4/mo

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Panoramic rolling-hill viewsUsable acreageBright and inviting interiorMultiple expansive level areas
Some properties give you a home. Others give you a lifestyle. 45251 La Cruz Drive gives you the canvas to create your own. Welcome to a rare opportunity in the coveted De Luz community, where panoramic rolling-hill views, privacy, usable acreage, and endless potential come together on approximately 5.27 acres of natural beauty. Perched amid the hills of De Luz, this beautifully renovated single-story 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers approximately 1,587 square feet of comfortable, turnkey living. The bright and inviting interior features an open-concept floor plan designed for everyday living and entertaining. The modern kitchen showcases crisp finishes and stainless-steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into the dining and living areas, while the fireplace creates a warm focal point for relaxing evenings or gathering with friends and family. But the true opportunity lies beyond the walls. 5.27 acres of possibility. The property features multiple expansive, level areas offering an exceptional canvas for your vision—whether that means a resort-style pool, private sports court, additional garage or workshop, guest accommodations, gardens, an orchard, vineyard, or another future improvement, subject to applicable approvals. The property also offers horse-property potential, with usable acreage that may accommodate an equestrian lifestyle, including potential space for a barn, riding area, and equipment. Adding to the property's natural charm is a seasonal stream that runs through the lower portion of the property, creating a peaceful setting to enjoy with your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Mature landscaping and established fruit trees—including pomegranate, guava, and lemon—further enhance the setting. The property offers a unique combination of privacy, natural beauty, usable land, and low-maintenance grounds. Located in the highly desirable De Luz community, you'll enjoy the serenity and privacy of acreage while remaining just minutes from Old Town Temecula, world-class wineries, acclaimed dining, shopping, and major highways. The elevated setting also benefits from refreshing coastal breezes and the unique climate that makes De Luz such a sought-after destination. Privacy. Views. Acreage. Possibility. This isn't simply a home on land—it's an opportunity to own a piece of De Luz and create the property you've always imagined. Own the land. Create the lifestyle.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 90% nearby.

Open House

Saturday, September 26
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Home Details for 45251 La Cruz Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1587 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: In Garage
Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front Door
View
Has a ViewView: Meadow, Mountain(s), Orchard, Creek/Stream, Valley, Trees/Woods, Water

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Septic Tank
Farm & Range
Allowed to Raise Horses
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 21Days on Market: 21

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1989
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: House
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 936170014

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,049,000Price Per Sqft: $661

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

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Location

Direction & Address
City: Temecula
School Information
High School District: Murrieta

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: SW26188274

Community

Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Mountainous, ValleyNot Senior Community

HOA

HOA Name: De Luz RanchosHOA Phone: 951-296-9030Association for this Listing: California Regional MLSHas an HOAHOA Fee: $42/Annually

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5.27 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Contingencies: None, show & sell :)Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Submit, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SW26188274Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: Creek/Stream, WaterAttribution Contact: 951-240-8338Common Interest: NoneUniversal Property Id: US-06065-N-936170014-R-N

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: Management,Other,Trail(s)Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Around this home

What Locals Say about Temecula

At least 923 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 35 % Say there are community events

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    "Low crime. A sense of security and safety. Law enforcement are great here. A beautiful place to live. "
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    "Holiday get togethers during Memorial Day and Fourth of July. Kids at Halloween and Christmas decorations."
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    "It sits in a quiet area of the Wolf Creek development and close to the schools with easy access to parks and trails."
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  • Megan Walsh
    "Lots of walking and grass for them to enjoy and play in. There’s also lots of dog-oriented places to go, and dog communities"
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    "I love the community and the family oriented atmosphere all around the town. Great place, great people!"
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  • Sara Thuemmler
    "Dog owners are courteous and respectful of other people’s property. Just like the way dog owners are responsible with their dogs. "
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    "There are trails but also coyotes. You have to be careful. Also fireworks from the casino it’s not good for dogs."
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    "There is no commute Temecula everything is everywhere everything is very much in walking or driving distance"
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    "very family oriented community. Especially compared to San Diego where I came from. Clean, orderly, safe, desirable. By far the best area of Riverside County."
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    "I live here since 2020 California is a pretty place but the people are not the best. Saint Catherine’s in Temecula is an amazing church and if anybody ever comes to visit, that would be my first stop."
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  • Norbert Logsdon
    "The Italian Cypress trees that line the streets really make the neighborhood feel very elegant. Other neighborhoods have the same type homes but it just doesn’t feel the same."
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  • Kay Vazquez
    "Temecula has holiday events posted online, I have only been to a few but my favorite is the winter ice rink in front of town hall !"
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  • Robert Kitchell
    "Great place to live and raise kids. I have been in Temecula for over thirty years and I have always loved. Lots of traffic though. "
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  • Suzy Erikson
    "We watch out for and help each other. My neighbors are family. We have lived in our neighborhood for over 30-years."
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  • Lindalhudig
    "Great neighborhood for families. Good schools. Beautiful wineries, a lot of good entertainment and activities to do on weekends. "
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  • Quinton
    "We throw cul de sac parties during holidays like Independence Day setting up shade, BBQs and music. "
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  • Bradenyingling
    "Lived here a few months and it’s pretty peaceful. I really like how well the area is maintained. Everything is within a reasonable distance."
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  • Marsha.deiter
    "I have lived in Temecula for over 20 years. For the most part, it is a great place to raise a family. But the traffic has gotten horrendous and the city doesn’t appear to want to take action to remedy the issue. I avoid traveling in the city limits during the middle of the day. It’s terrible. "
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  • Cynthia Seviss
    "Great for families. Strong schools, lots of parks, clean, relatively safe, many family events sponsored by the city "
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    "Great area to grow a family. Wonderful schools! Very safe to live if you are single. I love the accessibility to mountains, desert and beaches. Temecula has something for everyone! "
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  • Karlibarrows
    "it’s a great place for children. lots of parks to go to. lots of activities going on all the time. fun trails "
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  • Crums43
    "Holiday HOa parties and holiday decorations in the community and at the club house. Exercise stations on walkways and picnics"
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  • Commissioner David Lara
    "We just moved here & it’s been a great neighborhood! My street is so quiet and neighbors talk to you in the street. I love the weather this time of year. "
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  • Dandgmatthias
    "There are a couple of great dog parks around the area. And tons of green belt walking trails. Everyone seems friendly here. "
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  • Rphtdb
    "Many grass areas. Lots of dog bag stations. Great sidewalks. There’s open fields nearby also. Plenty of fire hydrants. "
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  • Rphtdb
    "Holiday get togethers. Friendly atmosphere around pool and common areas. Pride of ownership. Mutually beneficial attitude. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Well trained dogs in this neighborhood with dog bags available throughout the parks for waste removal. "
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  • Sorayanuby
    "I just moved here from LA and it is so clean and has a real sense community and quality of life. I feel safe walking the streets and people are friendly. You do need a car to get around. The schools look really nice, and it’s a great place to live if you have kids. Wine is delicious as well. "
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  • Sierra O.
    "There’s far less traffic than some other areas. There are prime rush hours on the highway in the morning and evening, but those can be avoided by timing your commute or taking back roads that take the same amount of time but feel faster. Overall, the commute is not bad. "
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  • Emccormick951
    "The annual Temecula Rod Run is one of the many events that makes our community special. Concerts at local wineries are fun for locals and visitors alike."
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  • Jordis F.
    "The area has many great places to explore and sniff around. Many dog owners and dog friendly establishments nearby. "
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  • Hallie B.
    "Work In Temecula at a near by school. The traffic light in town before and after school. There is much more traffic on freeways and local streets after 4pm. "
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  • Joshschrader6
    "The families around here are nice a lot of kids out playing and riding their bikes. They’ve even left their bikes at the park overnight and it’s still there the next day for them. "
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  • Brittney R.
    "I don’t really attend any community events. The community is very friendly and there are always kids playing"
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    "Easy access by bus or car or bike. The drive is close and you don’t need to access a freeway to get to downtown "
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    "I don’t have to commute. I’m a stay at home mom. All the stores are close by and the mall is across the street. "
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    "Nice wine country. Good schools. Closes to San Diego and San Bernardino. It’s a grown community. Pretty"
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    "I moved here in 1996 from the coast. It’s such a lovely place to live. I raised my family here and look forward to raising my grandchildren here. "
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Market trends in Temecula

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$766K
$2.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$354
$6MoM
Available listings
571
2MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$999K
Since last month
Increased$74K (+7.9%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+1.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$230K (+29.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +136% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$999K
August 2026$925K
July 2026$927K
June 2026$923K
May 2026$928K
April 2026$951K
March 2026$956K
February 2026$952K
January 2026$951K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
45600 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,115,000
03/17/26
3
2
2,551
26355 Avenida Del Oro Rd, Temecula, CA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$810,000
09/10/26
3
2.5
2,171
44240 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,500,000
07/20/26
6
4.5
4,298
26677 Avenida Del Oro, Temecula, CA
0.54
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
05/08/26
5
4
3,247
45400 Via Vaquero Rd, Temecula, CA
1.02
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
05/15/26
4
2
3,000
25805 Avenida Del Oro, Temecula, CA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$2,055,555
07/02/26
4
4.5
4,789
45166 Oak Manor Ct, Temecula, CA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$2,750,000
09/30/25
4
5.5
4,768
26545 Corte Empresa, Temecula, CA
0.75
Single-Family Home
$2,540,000
12/08/25
5
3.5
4,280
45975 Sandia Creek Dr, Temecula, CA
1.07
Single-Family Home
$1,415,000
11/04/25
4
3.5
3,467
45200 Oak Manor Ct, Temecula, CA
0.76
Single-Family Home
$2,950,000
03/02/26
5
5.5
6,100

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
45100 La Cruz Dr #28, Temecula, CA 92590
0.05
$625,000
-
-
-
For Sale
44240 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
0.13
$1,500,000
6
4.5
4,298
Recently Sold
44196 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
0.15
$899,000
4
3
2,704
For Sale
3 La Cruz Dr #3, Temecula, CA 92590
0.34
$328,000
-
-
-
For Sale
45250 Tomasito Cir, Temecula, CA 92590
0.32
$1,319,800
4
3.5
3,700
Off Market
La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
0.35
-
-
-
-
Off Market
2 La Cruz Dr #2, Temecula, CA 92590
0.39
$314,000
-
-
-
For Sale
44665 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
0.40
$4,800,000
3
3
2,055
For Sale
Big Sky Way #10, Temecula, CA 92590
0.39
-
-
-
-
Off Market
45562 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590
0.40
$1,279,500
4
3.5
3,162
For Sale
4 La Cruz Dr #4, Temecula, CA 92590
0.43
$300,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 3, 2026
Source: CRMLS #SW26188274
Listed For Sale
$1,049,000
Oct 24, 2025
Source: SDMLS #IG25074506
ListingRemoved
$1,049,000
Jun 23, 2025
Source: SDMLS #IG25074506
Listed For Sale
$1,149,000
Mar 10, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$769,000
Nov 19, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$759,900
Price decreased by 5%

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Frequently asked questions about 45251 La Cruz Dr

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 45251 La Cruz Dr?
    Based on a $1,049,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 45251 La Cruz Dr in Temecula, CA is approximately $6,858 (about $5,760 principal & interest, $1,023 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 45251 La Cruz Dr compare to homes in Temecula?
    45251 La Cruz Dr in Temecula, CA is listed at $1,049,000, about 37% above the $766K median sale price in Temecula.
  • What do residents say about Temecula?
    Residents describe Temecula, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Temecula, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 45251 La Cruz Dr?
    The closest schools to 45251 La Cruz Dr in Temecula, CA are Alta Murrieta Elementary School (rated 9/10), Murrieta Valley High School (rated 8/10), Thompson Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 45251 La Cruz Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 45251 La Cruz Dr in Temecula, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 45251 La Cruz Dr have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 45251 La Cruz Dr in Temecula, CA has laundry facilities.
45251 La Cruz Dr, Temecula, CA 92590 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,587 sqft single-family home built in 1989. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by CRMLS on Sep 3, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# SW26188274.